City of Lakewood

Caring for their own by funding SAFETY

In 2011, the City of Lakewood invested $34,700 (74% of the requests received) in ensuring Lakewood’s citizens have access to programs that improve the quality of life by ensuring access to programs that promote safety. Covering a diverse range of opportunities in safety, the City partnered with the following programs:

Korean Women’s Association – We Are Family

The We Are Family Program provides prevention and intervention services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The program began in 1972 as KWA’s first volunteer effort, a domestic violence support group. Since then, KWA has expanded the program to provide services including counseling, bilingual support groups, family education programs, legal advocacy and assistance with court hearings, restraining orders, law enforcement reports, transitional/permanent housing and an emergency shelter. KWA-WAF

Since 1976, the YWCA has operated the largest domestic violence shelter in Pierce County. Their safe, free shelter provides basic needs for women and children for up to 90 days. While in shelter, women and their children access individualized case management, education, counseling, support groups, children’s services, and 24-hour on-site advocacy. The shelter and its related services provide a foundation to create lives free of violence. YWCA Pierce County

The Legal Services team provides civil legal counsel, referral, and representation to victims of domestic violence. The combination of services increases victims' chances of permanently and safely ending their domestic violence relationship and establishing lives free of violence. The legal line is (253) 365-6352. YWCA Pierce County

YWCA Children’s Program equips children with tools to promote healthy relationships. Children receive food, clothing, respite care, individual therapy, access to weekly group therapy, safety planning, opportunities to develop self-esteem, and connections to other community resources. This program aims to help young clients develop healthy bodies and minds while growing into stable adulthood. YWCA Pierce County

For additional information on human services in Lakewood, please contact humanservices@cityoflakewood.us